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  1. Sample ICC Profiles

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    Part of our Basic Calibration service, ICC Profiles are used to apply calibration data at the computer’s operating system level, ensuring consistency across all applications.

    During Windows & Mac calibration, it is important to load a NULL ICC Profile to remove any color adjustments the computer may have added to the display.

    We have also included a Sample ICC Profile (using a generic color transform) to visually verify that the ICC Profiles are loading correctly.

    Learn how to install ICC Profiles: Windows | Mac.

    Display Calibration ICC Profile

  2. Installing ICC Profiles (Windows)

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    Our Basic Calibration service supports Windows 7 or later. The following tutorial shows how to load a display calibration ICC Profile using Windows. View the Mac version.

    Download the Sample ICC Profiles.

    Windows 7+

    Default ICC Profile Location: C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\color

    Note: Currently with a multi-display setup, the screen mode must be set to extended (not duplicated) for the ICC Profiles to load. See Step 4.

    Step 1: Color Management

    In the start menu, type “Color Management”, then open the application.

    Windows ICC Calibration

    Step 2: Enable Calibration

    Note: This step is only required once during initial setup.

    Click on the “Advanced” tab, then click “Change system defaults”.

    Windows ICC Calibration Settings

    In the new pop-up window click on the “Advanced” tab, then check the box “Use Windows display calibration”. Finally, close the window.

    Windows ICC Advanced Calibration Settings

    Step 3: Apply ICC Profile

    Under the “Devices” tab, select the desired display. Make sure “Use my settings for this device” is checked, then click “Add”.

    Windows ICC Profile Settings

    In the pop-up window, click “Browse” and locate the ICC Profile.

    Windows ICC Profile

    Select the ICC Profile in the list and click “Set as Default Profile”.

    Default Windows ICC Profile

    Step 4: Multiple Displays

    To enable ICC Profiles for multiple displays, right-click on the desktop and choose “Display settings”. Scroll down to “Multiple displays” and set it to “Extend these displays”.

    Windows Multiple Displays Extended ICC Profile

    Learn how to install ICC Profiles on a Mac.

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